Sweet baby girls...you aren't babies anymore! You turned eighteen months old yesterday and I feel like we just found out we were pregnant with you. You amaze me every day with how smart, sweet, and loving you are to each other and everyone else. It is so fun to watch you interact. I try to take as many pictures as I can, but lately I've been trying to just sit back and take it all in. As a mom with young kids, I have heard so much that the "days are long, but the years are short." That couldn't be more true! Some days are tough--we all need a timeout (even Mommy), but the weeks, months and, now, year and a half, seem to almost evaporate. I want you to know that I love being your mom. Being a wife to your daddy and being your mom are the two best things in my life. They're all I've ever wanted, and I wouldn't trade one "timeout" for a second doing anything else. Right now, I would describe you two as a delight. You make life so delightful.
Annabelle Jane
Annabelle weighed 23lbs, 4oz (61st percentile) and was 33 1/4th inches tall (90th percentile) at our 18th month check-up.
Annabelle, you are a mover and shaker! You love running, climbing and, recently, hiding. We were at Nonnie and Pawpaw's house a couple of weeks ago, and you loved sliding the pocket door open to their utility room and hiding inside. I think Daddy videoed it. You giggled and squealed so loud! You are such a little daredevil. Nothing is too high or scary for you. When someone rings the doorbell, you run to see who it is (even with the dogs barking like crazy). You absolutely adore your sister. The first time we ever heard you actually make the kissing sound, it was to give Ashley a kiss on the head. You affectionately call her "Asha." You put "a" on the end of a lot of words. You have about 15 words, but still babble like crazy (and seem to be telling us something very specific). You are so independent and get such joy out of doing things for yourself. I love watching you grow, love, and learn. You bring such joy to our lives! I am so incredibly enamored with you!
Ashley weighed 21lbs, 13oz (40th percentile) and was 30 3/4 inches tall (19th percentile) at our 18 month check up.
Sweet Ashley, you are a lover and cuddler! You love being close to us (especially me) and get a little upset when I leave you. It makes me so sad, but I know that we can't be attached at the hip 24 hours a day. You love to talk! You've recently gotten very into naming body parts, and love pointing to and showing your belly button and looking at everyone else's. It's so cute! Yesterday, you tried to show Dr. Worsley mommy's belly button, but he said that he believed that I had one and you didn't have to show him. It made us laugh! You love your sister! You love to tap her on the head and say, "Annabelle" and then give her a kiss. You always smile so big afterwards. You two also enjoy chatting and jumping on your beds before you go down for a nap. It's so cute. Oh--and you are very attached to your baby. It's a pink plush blanket/animal thing and if you can't find it, you frantically say, "baby" and start looking for it. I can tell that you will be a great mommy one day. You are just so sweet I could eat you up! I love watching you cautiously discover this big, crazy world. You make my heart smile so big!
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